Tour in Beijing
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Beijing lies in the north of the North China Plain which belongs to the warm temperate zone with a semi-humid climate. It is home to the Peking Man, one of the earliest human species that existed some 500,000 years ago. Historic records and archeological findings prove that as a city, Beijing dates to more than 3,000 years ago. As the capital city of the People's Republic of China, Beijing is the nation's political and cultural center and also a center for international contacts, where People of all China's 56 ethnic groups are found. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The walls of Badaling (A part of the great wall)
The Great Wall is considered as one of the Seven Wonders of the World . And also it is the only man-made construction which can be seen from space.
The largest and most complete imperial palace and ancient building complex in China , and the world at large.
It was designated by the State Council as one of China 's foremost protected monuments in 1961, and then listed by UNESCO as one of World Cultural Heritage in 1987.
Twenty-four emperors from the Ming and Qing (1644-1911) dynasties lived and ruled China there.
Tian'anmen Square is one of the largest city squares in the world. Tian'anmen was built in 1417 and was the entrance gate to the Forbidden City . Now the square stretches 880 meters from north to south and 500 meters from east to west. The total area is 440,000 square meters.
The Temple of Heaven , the largest group of temple buildings in China , was constructed in southeast Beijing in 1420. It is known for its striking architectural beauty. There the emperors of the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) dynasties held ceremonies to worship heaven .
Yi He Yuan, or the Summer Palace , is the best-kept existing royal garden in Beijing . With a concentration of the best of ancient buildings as well as styles of gardening, it is a virtual museum of traditional Chinese garden.
Tour to Xi'an ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Xi'an, China's ancient capital with a history dating back more than 3,000 years has become a must-see location for many tourists visiting China. The mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang, the unifier of China and its first Emperor, is home to what has become known as "the Eighth Wonder of the World," the Terracotta Warriors. this tour is a great opportunity to learn and experience a great deal of the ancient history of China. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses
The Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses are the most significant archeological excavations of the 20th century. Work is ongoing at this site, which is around 1.5 kilometers east of Emperor Qin Shi Huang's Mausoleum, Lintong County, Shaanxi province. It is a sight not to be missed by any visitor to China.
The Tang Dynasty Dinner Show, a performance of Chang'an music and dance originated in China's Tang Dynasty over a thousand years ago. It has been recreated in accordance with various historical records as well as ancient art and relics discovered in Xi'an, the capital of the empire during the Tang Dynasty.
Situated at the northern foot of Mt. Lishan in Lintong County, 30 kilometers (18.6 miles) from Xi'an City, Huaqing Hot Spring is famed for both its dainty spring scenery and the romantic love story of Emperor Xuanzong (685-762) and his concubine Yang Guifei in the Tang Dynasty (618-907). Its long history and location among the wonderful landscapes of Xi'an should entice any visitor to visit and bathe in this hot spring.
The Banpo Museum is located in the eastern outskirt of Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province. As the first museum at the prehistoric site, it was built at the base of the excavations of the Banpo site. Since it opened to the public formally in 1958, two million people have visited it.
